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scotty b
post Dec 12 2009, 09:47 PM
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I'm not naming names, but I just wanted to openly thank the people here who have entrusted me with their cars.


3 months ago I was up against an ugly, unstable wall. I watched 5 shops in my area shut down, one of the 2 shops I was doing work for slowed to the point I had no reason to continue going there, and he is now down to only himself ( from 3 ). The other shop, the italian cars, I went back with as my only work. He eventually slowed to the point he couldn't pay me, and still owes me quite a bit of money. I was at a point of no-return and felt my only option was to open my own shop, in what is being called the worst economy in 20+ years. I had ONE car, Mike's, and a couple of local quick jobs ( suspension pans and a quick, cheap paint job) to start out with. I put my ass on the line big time, borrowed a fair sum on a credit card since no bank would give me a loan, spent the first month moving, building an office and a bathroom, and trying to scratch up some money to stay afloat. 2 months later I actually have 4 jobs to count on, and a couple others in the wait. I know there is a still a long way to go before I will feel totally confident that this was the right move, but were it not for those of you who stepped up so far, I would not have made it this far.

So anyway,

thank you to the ones I have now

thank you to the next few

and thank you to any in the future (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)



Back to my normal ass-hattery now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Dec 12 2009, 09:51 PM
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Well done. I am trying to keep a small business with 5 employees afloat in this miserable excuse for an economy and I'm very happy for you. It's really tough out there.

Chris
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post Dec 12 2009, 09:56 PM
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After running my own business for over 30 years, my advice is to keep it simple, keep your overhead low, and treat your customers like you would like to be treated. It's a tough time right now, but you have to keep your spirits up and we'll all get through this.
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post Dec 12 2009, 09:57 PM
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I'm down to one guy, and myself. 2009 has been tuff for sure. I have high hopes for 2010... what else can I have! It does feel good to get some jobs when you haven't had a few for a bit though!

Hang in there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Dec 12 2009, 09:57 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) That is how Millionare's get started.. And at least you know in your heart you gave it all.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) Cheers.. Good Show win lose or draw..
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post Dec 12 2009, 09:58 PM
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QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Dec 12 2009, 07:56 PM) *

After running my own business for over 30 years, my advice is to keep it simple, keep your overhead low, and treat your customers like you would like to be treated. It's a tough time right now, but you have to keep your spirits up and we'll all get through this.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) What he said...
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post Dec 12 2009, 10:03 PM
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QUOTE(scotty b @ Dec 12 2009, 07:47 PM) *

Back to my normal ass-hattery now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Post some pics of your work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

It's called free advertising ...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy
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post Dec 12 2009, 10:11 PM
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Very Cool Scotty, wish you continued success, my Mortgage business crashed 2 years ago and I don't see it coming back for at least another couple of years (no, I didn't do any of the stupid loans), now self employed as a General Contractor, only one person most of the time, it's scary making big changes at this time in my life, but, I'll get through it.
It's great to have a good group of people here to have fun with. I think even with life's uncertainties we all are pretty fortunate.

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post Dec 12 2009, 10:14 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 12 2009, 08:03 PM) *

QUOTE(scotty b @ Dec 12 2009, 07:47 PM) *

Back to my normal ass-hattery now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Post some pics of your work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

It's called free advertising ...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy



Well if the supreme commander extraordinair insists (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) This is the lateset suc........errrrr the latest customers car.


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post Dec 12 2009, 10:18 PM
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post Dec 12 2009, 10:18 PM
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Scotty,

BTDT! Every week you make your nut is a victory. Just remember, business is not about a good paint job or a straight panel. Business is about making money. The only "Good Job" is one you made money on. The hardest thing to do when you start a new business is to learn to say no. When you get up in the morning look in the mirror and practice saying no. This may not make sense now but someday you will know exactly what I mean.
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post Dec 12 2009, 10:48 PM
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Ha! He already failed the "say no" test with me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

For more pics of Scotty's work, click the link in my sig. He is doing me a favor for a great price and I can not think of anyone else that I would want working on my replacement car. I finally get to have it correct (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 12 2009, 11:08 PM
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Good luck Scotty. Keep up the good work. You do fantastic work. As Sir Andy said, post some pics. I love seeing your work. Really enjoy seeing the work you're doing for the good Doc.
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post Dec 13 2009, 12:27 AM
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Scott I hear you man, I had to make a move 2 years ago That I wish maybe I never made,With the writers strike and not being able to refinance my home,put me in pretty hard place. O did in mention the fact that I invested and put my freelance work on hold,to help start a media Co. that at the end after we where up and running and ready to move into a turn key recording studio I was ask to split.
(there regretting it) Any way tough times don't last tough people do.
Know I'm doing way better then when I was white the Corp.
And getting ready to move in a new studio,with 2 other business in the works. hang in there man.
btw let me help you out man ,lets print-up some cool t-shirts for you ....on me.
blessing.
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post Dec 13 2009, 04:13 AM
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Best of luck and success Scotty. You do awesome work and good advice. I hope and pray that it works out for you.
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post Dec 13 2009, 04:37 AM
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Take Rick's advice. I've shut down partly from the slow down, but also partly because of cheap asses (bug guy's) taking advantage of my good nature.

Right now I have at least $8K+ of outstanding invoices and 2 cars getting basically free storage. I know those two guy's have good jobs, but all I get is whining and empty promises. They will be really whining in the spring because it's going to be pay me now, sell your car or I put a lien on it.

My new career also has real lousy pay, but it has immense job satisfaction.
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post Dec 13 2009, 05:40 AM
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Scotty, I wish you were closer, I could get you addition jobs.

Good Luck

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post Dec 13 2009, 08:27 AM
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I've been waiting over three months for a local shop to complete a restoration paint job for me. Another shop took more than 2 months to do a back half job. Surface work only, no fabrication. I don't' know how they are too busy to do these projects in a timely manner but I'm discouraged about using any of the paint shops around here.
As a result I have had to give busy-work to my employees since we don't have much other work right now. Once we get the resto car back at least one of them will be busy for a few weeks.
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post Dec 13 2009, 08:47 AM
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Congratulations Scotty, keep up the great work... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

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post Dec 13 2009, 09:05 AM
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Scotty I went through a large financial adjustment a couple years ago and wouldn't wish that on anyone. (Managed to keep my teener but couldn't spend any money on it!!) I think you have done the right thing in setting yourself up as you have, having much more control is better and you will have more peace of mind. I am trying hard to help a young man here in Moncton keep his auto upholstery business afloat, bottom line, great work is always your best advertising and people will seek you out. All the best wishes to you.

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